Wasted: Overtourism and the French Quarter examines New Orleans’ dependence on an unstable industry, vulnerable from everything from disease to climate changes, and examines opportunities for the pendulum to swing back to a sustainable model that prioritizes diversification of the local economy, a residential resurgence, and safeguarding cultural authenticity. These concepts will be explored through the lens and real life experiences of French Quarter residents, business owners, preservationists, and culture bearers.